Information Resources Security Threat in University Libraries in Katsina State

Authors

  • Abdulkadir Ahmed Idris Department of Library and Information Sciences, Faculty of Education Bayero University, Kano-Nigeria
  • Danladi Garba Duru University Main Library, Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State-Nigeria

Keywords:

Information resources, Information security threat, Academic libraries, Katsina State

Abstract

This study was carried out to investigate information resource security threat in university libraries in Katsina State. The objectives of the paper were to identify the types of information resources threat available and the measures taken to solve the issue of information resource security threat in university libraries in Katsina state. The paper employed a qualitative methodological approach using a narrative-based design. 

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Published

2023-05-19